“Added: I would not bring rabbits anywhere else in Rochester. Dr. Scarpulla and staff helped care for my bunnies and guinea pig after they were affected by an electrical fire. I was out of town and they squeezed my pets in immediately and checked them out and bathed them because they were completely covered in smoke. My family brought they in and were planning on covering the costs for me and instead they did not charge us at all and it was $400 in services from checking their lungs, etc. THEN the front desk staff created a fundraiser for us and a bunch of families donated. I’m glad to be part of the Southtowne community.
I moved my rabbits here from another vet I wasn’t happy with- Very happy with staff and services from the front desk staff to the techs and vets here. I put the wrong time in my calendar and they even accommodated me which was amazing because I had to take the morning off work. I asked about rabbit vaccine and they said they had a list I could get on but ordered them almost immediately and called me when they were in. Edit: when my rabbit passed the care they gave helped me get through it. My other rabbits and guinea pig still get great care here including vaccines, nail trims, teeth check, prescribing antibiotics immediately whenever risk if infection, and shaving my rabbit that I adopted matted.”
“This experience sealed the deal with me leaving a review here. Someone thought of the creative idea to put one of my ferrets in the bag I brought with them (for the record, it was very funny). I didn’t leave their carrier with them and they plopped him right on top of his bedding in the bag and zipped it up. What a funny surprise! He was apparently surprisingly content in there too lol.
Every experience I’ve had here has been great. The front of house is always very friendly, the techs are nice and can answer most of my questions, and Dr Hach has always been very thorough with my furry kiddos. Very happy at this vets office!”
“With the vet situation in Rochester being what it is, major waits for appointments, little space at urgent cares, we had to take our cat to Blue Pearl in Buffalo. Since she needed further care, we tried Coldwater. Not only did they fit us in same day, but the attentiveness and expertise of the staff/vet was amazing. Dr. Gonzalez in particular was great. And from the friendly front desk to the cleanliness of the building to the professional care, we felt assured we were in good hands. Kitty is all better now!”
“We can’t say enough good things about Dr. Bryce, Erika, and the whole team. They have gone above and beyond, including taking our calls on the weekend and being there when we’ve had questions or concerns.
Dr. Bryce is incredibly compassionate and knowledgeable. It means so much to know we can turn to a team that takes our concerns seriously and cares so deeply about our dog and cat. Every experience we’ve had with them has been positive, and we’re truly grateful for the care they provide. We highly recommend them.”
7:30AM - 4PM
2800 West Henrietta Road, Rochester
Veterinarians
“The staff there are so friendly, understanding, and take the time to listen. They were gentle with our dogs. Such a great vet practice for anyone who is looking!”
“Whenever I call, no one answers the phone. I have to leave a message and they schedule an appointment without asking if it’s convenient. Other than that, everyone there is efficient, although, not everyone is friendly. I do receive good service.”
“Outstanding practice, great docs and staff. We have five cats and one dog, and all have been going there since 2004 (it's 2015 now). The compassion and insight of the docs (and with six or seven pets at any given time, we've seen all four docs at one time or another) is exceptional. There's little turn-over in the staff, which speaks well of the practice as well. In terms of the staff quality, they're dolls, but they don't lack in professionalism. I'd be comfortable recommending Penfield Vet to anyone. Update: It's 2026. They've been a Thrive practice for awhile now. They're still awesome. We bounced between Rochester and Syracuse for a bit, so we've had 5-6 different Vet practices. They're all a little different, but none better than Penfield.”
“With Northgate, you always know what you're getting. They give you a good estimate in cost before you have anything done, no surprises at check out, the staff are very friendly and helpful. The vet is extremely knowledgeable and not pushy at all. I highly recommend Northgate.”
“The Vets are kind patient and very knowledgeable . Staff is knowledgeable kind and courteous. A good experience all around! I would recommend this office to anyone who wants to have quality care for their pets.”
“My little Widgit gets treated like a little princess while they give her, her spa day... sanitary shave, nail clipping and booty wash. She feels so much better when she gets home.”
“Absolutely amazing! The staff is so pretty friendly. They do took their time with Sammy to make him comfy on his 1st visit there ❤️Very professional and affordable. They gave me a discount because I had to wait a few extra minutes. Talk about going that extra mile!”
“Excellent care was provided for our our injured dog. The explanations of the impacts that could occur as well as why the treatment was needed was clear, compassionate, and easily understandable. My ability to get my pet in that day was perfect”
“Dr. Poe was very kind to my cat Oliver, and I think Oliver stole a few hearts from his visit. The appointment was quick, informative, and fun thanks to the fun vet technician and the doctor. I will happily come back from future appointments.”
“Dr Meg is very kind , patient, and knowledgeable She always takes time to thoroughly check my cockapoo Maci. I love how she actually gets down on the floor with my dog. The staff was efficient and friendly.”
“I have been going to this veterinarian for many years. My dogs and cat have received the best care from when they were small until the end of their lives. The staff is kind and professional with empathy and recommendations that made every visit a good experience.”
7:30AM - 5PM
2816 Monroe Avenue, Rochester
Veterinarians
“The staff and specifically, Dr. Boleo are great! They care about the pets in their care. We had previously taken our bouvier des Flanders to another practice- recently switched to Pittsford Animal Hospital. My dog was always nervous and not great behavior wise at the vet visits- they put her and me at ease and make it easy to be a good dog mom!”
1 - 6PM 8AM - 12PM
2330 Brighton Henrietta Town Line Road, Rochester
Veterinarians
“Dr Bryce took very good care of our mutt that lived 16 good years. And when it was time to put him to rest he was able to get us in that same day and made us feel that we were doing the right thing.”
“This Veterinary Hospital is always going to be my go to, I had such an amazing experience, everyone was so kind and helpful with my new kitten, I had such a bad experience at other vet hospitals since my kitten gets really anxious in new environments but they made me and my fiancée feel so comfortable even if my kitten was stressed they did everything they could to make it go smooth.”
“Thanks for being so genuine. Your suggestion really helped—it’s been much better than keeping her in a cone of shame. I felt confident bringing my pet to the right place.
God bless you all for all genuine care for animals who can’t speak for themselves.
Update After a week:
Having a dog isn’t a fashion statement.
It’s commitment, responsibility, patience, and care.
We took that responsibility the day Milky became part of our family over a decade ago. Recently, she developed a small scrape on the edge of her ear tip. Every time she shook her head, it would start bleeding again. It wasn’t an ear infection, but the steroids and antibiotics prescribed earlier weren’t really helping the healing process.
Over the weekend, things got worse. I called the clinic, explained the situation, and they asked me to bring her in. They examined her carefully, gave us a few practical suggestions, and thankfully those actually started helping her feel more comfortable.
She’s not fully healed yet, but she is recovering, and that itself means a lot to us.
Thank you for treating my dog with genuine care and compassion instead of just rushing us out. Seeing her finally a little calmer and more comfortable made a huge difference.
If your pet truly needs urgent attention and proper care, I would definitely recommend this place. Clean environment, friendly staff, and people who actually listen and try to help.”
“Everything was seamless - they were ready for me right on time, had my cat in and out for her rabies vaccine, and she wasn’t even phased. Wish the vaccine was cheaper, but the 1 and 3 year have the same price, and they sent a 20% off coupon when I booked her appointment.”
“Dr Grewal has been taking care of our dogs (Shar-pei and Springer spaniel) for 10 years now and he is always been so patient with us and gives our dogs the best care. I would recommend this vet to anyone. Staff is friendly and supportive and Dr Grewal and Dr Houska are wonderful veterinarians.
Thank you for being so good to us!”
“They are so caring, particularly Dr Arnold but all the staff are wonderful. They are 'spot on' in their diagnosis and I can relax when it is time for boarding, knowing they will do the very best for our little princess!”
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
60 Dubelbeiss Lane, Rochester
Veterinarians
“This was my first visit and I was very impressed the staff and the Doctor. They took very good care of my pumpkin and gave sound advise on what we should try in order to make her feel better.”
8AM - 5PM
612 Coldwater Road, Rochester
Veterinarians
“I would highly recommend this practice. The vet is very caring and kind. She was patient with me and answered all my questions after my puppy's surgery. The office staff is always professional and thoughtful. I normally don't leave reviews but after reading the negative reviews and my experience with this office I feel compelled to rate this office. I have had nothing but a positive experience.”
“I’ve been bringing my dog there for about 3 years now and they’re always accommodating to our needs. In an urgent situation they were able to get us in right away. The staff is always nice and good with us.”
“Nah, for real, the most important being to me, will only be taken care of by these wonderful ladies, who see her as the most important thing to them.
They literally check on Pistachio without needing an appointment— that's called love.”
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
3999 Buffalo Rd Suite 100, Rochester
Veterinarians
“I have been a going to this veterinarian for more than a decade. They have seen me through tough times and end of life care for two of my cats. Very compassionate care. Highly recommend.”
“The convenience of not having to go to traditional vet is both affordable and appreciated. They handled my little girl with care and compassion! My only complaint is that they were much kinder to my dog than to me. The intake person was very professional. However, the vet and her tech were very judgmental and spoke at me, not to me. I know my dog’s nails need to be trimmed, but getting her vaccinated was much more important to me at the moment!”
“My family has been coming to Brighton animal hospital since I was 8 years old. I’m 74 now and still bring my german shepherd, Stella, there. I have no doubt that all my dogs and cats have received the best care possible. Great staff that understands how important our pets are to us. Dr Mike Foley ( retired now), Dr Miner and Dr Peter VanVankias have taken great care of my dogs and cats. Shout out to Dawn, Lisa and Tracy too.
Dr Hawkins operated recently on Stella when we thought she had cancer. It was a complex surgery and included spaying as well as tumor removal and was 100% successful. The BEST part of this was when Dr Hawkins called about the pathology report, which was negative for cancer. She sounded so happy and excited to be giving me the good news. Stella wasn’t just “another dog”.
I wouldn’t go anywhere else.”